Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Videos from this campaign

Alex and Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Aflac logo.
Young girl holding her Aflac My Special Duck
Box of sidewalk chalk.
My Special Aflac Duck.
Young boy shown holding his Aflac Duck.
Coach Prime and Piper.
Coach Prime and Piper.
Aflac Northern Ireland was presented the Community CSR Award at the Business Eye Awards in recognition for their meaningful contributions to the community.
Aflac 2024 Holiday Duck.

Content from this campaign

Health & Healthcare

From Diagnosis to Ringing the Bell
Alex was diagnosed with a rare rhabdoid tumor on his left kidney, a condition that only affects about 25 people per year globally. With a survival rate of 10-15%, Alex underwent surgery to remove the tumor and began chemotherapy.

Health & Healthcare

Nudge the Ones You Love To Get Checked
With 35 years of experience as a CEO, I’ve learned that our most precious resource is not capital, talent or technology — it’s time. It’s finite, irreplaceable and unequally distributed. And, ironically, it’s the very thing many of us feel we lack when trying to prioritize our he

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aflac Sales Team Raises More Than $870,000 for Children and Families at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Every January, hundreds of Aflac sales leaders gather together to lay the foundation for what’s ahead for the year. It’s an event full of exciting energy and unforgettable moments. The most notable: a charitable auction that raised more than $870,000.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Celebrates 70 Years of Innovation, Care and the Iconic Aflac Duck
In 2025, Aflac celebrated 70 years of being there for policyholders when they need us most. From humble beginnings in Columbus, Georgia, to becoming an international Fortune 500 powerhouse and a household name, Aflac’s journey is a testament to innovation and its policyholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Beyond Words’: A Children’s Book That Comforts and Gives Back
When words aren’t enough, actions speak louder. That’s the heart of “Beyond Words,” a new children’s book from Aflac that teaches empathy and the power of showing up for others. Written by bestselling author Sheri Fink, the story follows Buddy the bear cub on a heartfelt mission.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A New Career and a Shared Mission
Brittany Smith, before she became an Aflac agent in 2024, embarked on a personal mission to support families facing pediatric brain cancer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Joy Comes in All Shapes — Even Ducks!
Celebrate the season of joy with the adorable Aflac Holiday Duck! Dressed in a festive hat, this cuddly companion brings smiles and warmth to all. Available in 6-inch and 10-inch sizes, every duck purchased helps support children with cancer and blood disorders.

Health & Healthcare

Boston Gets Boldly Checkered for a Cause That Matters
If you happened to be strolling along the Charles River in Boston recently and thought you were surrounded by checkered patterns — a checkered duck boat, a checkered street team and even a checkered Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) station you weren’t imagining.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring Veterans at Aflac and Celebrating 250 Years of the U.S. Marine Corps
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the major hostilities of World War I formally ended. This historic date has been memorialized around the world. Whether recognized as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day or Veterans Day, Nov. 11 serves as a solemn reminder.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Big Heroes for Little Heroes: A Community United for Children With Cancer
On a crisp September morning in Columbus, Georgia, the city’s bravest laced up their boots not for duty, but for a cause. Firefighters and law enforcement officers ran shoulder to shoulder in full gear during the Firefighters 5K, a show of solidarity for children facing cancer.

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